Political spectrum tests give you new labels to wear. But they don’t really help you figure out what policies or what systems of governance you support.
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Surprise, You Might Be Pro-Thought Police: The Uneasy Case For Loli Hentai
Loli hentai is animated pornography depicting fictional children. As reprehensible as its subject matter is, there may be a case for keeping it legal.
The Texas Pledge, State Pledges, and Texit
17 states have their own unique state pledges, but only the Texas pledge gets recited every morning.
Nazbol Ideology Is the Weird, Meme-Loving Child of the Left and Right
Economically left but otherwise extreme right, Nazbol is kind of a meme. But some of its fans might not be joking.
Surgeon, Talk Show Host, GOP Senate Candidate: Who Is Dr. Oz?
Get to know the latest controversial GOP Senate candidate Dr. Oz.
Shakespearean, Proustian, Kafkaesque, Orwellian: What Do These Adjectives Mean?
What do people mean when they use authors’ names as adjectives?
A Researcher Asked 19,000 People What Their Fetishes and Political Alignments Are
Submission and domination have always had sexual, as well as political, connotations. But this gives a whole new meaning to “eating the rich.”
Dissecting Gen Z’s ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ Conspiracy Theory
One Gen Z conspiracy theory, the Birds Aren’t Real movement, has gained serious traction. But do they really think that all birds are government spies?
R/Antiwork, Tiktok Programmer, and Infiltrator Scabs Take On Kellogg’s and Its Attempt to Break Workers’ Strike
Earlier this week, Kellogg’s tried to hire scabs to replace workers on strike. The internet got to work.
Pepe the Frog: How a Harmless Frog Cartoon Turned Into a Symbol of Hate
Pepe the frog started out as an innocent stoner frog cartoon, but quickly turned into a symbol of bigotry and hatred. How did this happen?
Occupy Wall Street Swept the Globe 10 Years Ago. Here’s How It Changed America
September 17th marks the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the movement that swept the globe and made socialism cool again.
A Brief History of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
As American forces withdrew, the Taliban quickly swept through the country, threatening women’s rights in Afghanistan once again.
The Supreme Court’s Role in Shaping the Relationship between Church and State
We revere Supreme Court as the protector of our Constitution. This case study of how the Court thoroughly bungled the concept of Church/State separation calls that reputation into question.
How Bail Works and Why Some Are Calling for a System Overhaul
The U.S. is one of two countries to have a for-profit cash bail system. Here’s how bail works and how we could be doing it better.
Watch Your Language: How to Twist the Truth Without Lying
Ever wanted to lie without the risk of being caught? These helpful pointers from history, corporations, and politics can help you twist the truth!
How to Overcome Losing a Loved One to QAnon, Anti-Vax, and Trump’s America
When loved ones fall for the hateful messaging of QAnon and other fringe groups, sometimes we have to make tough calls. Here’s how to heal after losing a loved one to extremism.